She had an abortion at the age of 19 back in the ’80s. She suffered extreme agony, anguish, torment, and shame from then on out. She felt like she did NOT deserve God’s love and mercy. She thought she DID deserve God’s punishment. The post-abortive syndrome affected her life in every nook and cranny, especially her marriage and relationship with her children. Finally, one night, she had enough. If you want to know more, you must listen to this episode. All we can tell you is that this same woman, Cheryl Riley, is now the Director of the Respect Life Office for the Archdiocese of Newark, as well as the Director and Founder of The Mercy Houses. How can one go from living a life of utter misery to now being a powerful witness and leader of healing and mercy to thousands of women and men? Welcome to episode 15 of “A Holy Mess, w/His Holiness.”
To learn more about Cheryl Riley, the Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of Newark, and The Mercy Houses, please visit the following links:
https://www.rcan.org/offices-and-ministries/respect-life. https://www.rcan.org/respect-life/mercy-house
Contact information for Cheryl Riley is here: cheryl.riley@rcan.org 973-497-4350
Are you in need of post-abortive healing? Click here: https://www.rcan.org/offices-and-ministries/respect-life/post-abortion-healing.
In need of a Pregnancy Crisis Center? Click here: https://www.rcan.org/offices-and-ministries/respect-life/pregnancy-resource-centers
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